What is standing in the way of desalination plant investment?

This year’s hot dry summer in England has reignited conversations on establishing new sources of drinking water to avoid supply issues. Water companies have included desalination in their long-term plans, but will they make that investment? The post What is standing in the way of desalination plant investment? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Schroder REIT appoints Lowe as fund manager

Lowe, who previously headed Schroders Capital's real estate investment arm, will be supported by current fund manager Nick Montgomery until the firm completes its acquisition of Picton Property Income. The post Schroder REIT appoints Lowe as fund manager appeared first on Property Week.

Knight Frank appoints Dixon to lead public sector advisory team

He has played a leading role in some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, regeneration and public-private investment programmes. The post Knight Frank appoints Dixon to lead public sector advisory team appeared first on Property Week.

MetLife Investment Management signs for 10 Gresham Street City office

The company has signed for the entire third floor of CBRE Investment Management’s grade-A office building, taking it to full occupancy. The post MetLife Investment Management signs for 10 Gresham Street City office appeared first on Property Week.

Plasterboard manufacturer cuts carbon

Drywall manufacturer Siniat has demonstrated a 5% cut in carbon intensity of its products, after a £170m investment in its Bristol and Ferrybridge sites.

RICS - A new cycle for CRE? 13062023

How is the Commercial Real Estate market shaping up in the face of the evolving economic environment? The RICS present the results of the latest RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor and discuss with leading participants in the sector their insights on the opportunities for the rest of the year as well as the potential risks to the property market

WSJ - Why Copper Is Now One of the World's Most In-Demand Metals 07062023

Copper demand has skyrocketed as the push for electrification of vehicles and energy sources continue to take over. The non-precious metal is important in the shift away from fossil fuels as it is critical for EVs, windmills, solar panels and even the entire power grid. So why aren't more companies starting new copper mines to fuel this boom in demand? WSJ explains why copper is so important to the global economy - and how a massive shortage is threatening the green-tech transition.

RICS - Infrastructure financing for social and environmental outcomes - with Global Infrastructure Hub 16052023

The OECD estimates that USD 6.9 trillion per year are needed up to 2050 for investment in infrastructure to meet development goals and create a low carbon, climate resilient future. According to the Global Infrastructure Hub, however, there is currently a multi-trillion-dollar gap in these required investments. How can we close the sustainability infrastructure gap? What global organisations are doing to scale up finance? What is the latest report on the state of investment in infrastructure?

FT - Investment options that help provide clean water are available, but uptake is low 25052023

A quarter of the world’s population has no access to safely managed water, but what role can private investors play in alleviating the problem? Options range from venture capital funds looking to invest in clean-water tech, to private equity funds focused on promoting access to safe drinking water. But as the FT’s Kenza Bryan reports, the private sector could still do much more

RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?

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